AMX MET-ECOM-D Installation Instruction

Installation Guide

MET-ECOM-D 

Metreau

™

 Entry Communicator with

 

Display

Overview

The MET-ECOM-D Metreau Entry Communicator with Display (FG2180-05-cc) can be 
placed at entry points of homes, condos and hotels to provide audio/video 
communications with anyone at a door or gate - all over IP. Any AMX Modero 
intercom-enabled touch panel can interface with the Metreau Entry Communicator and 
allow residents to open doors, gates and more. 

Refer to the Metreau Entry Communicators Operation/Reference Guide (available 
online at www.amx.com) for additional installation details and instructions on 
positioning the integrated video camera, using the Configuration Manager, using the 
full-duplex intercom, and NetLinx Programming information.
Note: The MET-ECOM-D is intended for installation in interior or protected 
environments.

Product Specifications 

Rear Panel Components

FIG. 2 shows the location of the rear panel components for the MET-ECOM-D. 

MET-ECOM-D Metreau Entry Communicator with Display

MET-ECOM-D Specifications

Power:

• PoE powered – no local Power Supply needed
• IEEE 802.3af Compliant

Front Panel Components:

• OLED Display
• Integrated Color Video Camera
• Speaker
• Dual Color LED Status Bar: (Yellow/ Red) can be used 

to provide feedback, to attract attention for action, or as 
general indicator.

• Pushbutton (Doorbell)
• Microphone

OLED Display:

• 4-bit Gray Scale 
• 1.6” Diagonal Display
• 180° Viewing Angle
• 2000:1 Contrast Ratio
• Unit stores up to 50 .bmp images

Integrated Color Video 
Camera:

• QVGA 320 x 240
• Supports Motion JPEG (MJPEG) and H.263 codecs.
• Viewing Angle: 42°

Speaker:

• 8 Ohm, 2W
• 80dB SPL (sound pressure level at 1 meter)
• Meets G.711 sound standard

Microphone:

• -40 dB sensitivity, built-in echo cancellation (telephone 

quality)

• Full duplex communication
• VoIP Telephony

Rear Panel Components:

• Camera Viewing Angle Adjustment
• Ethernet Port - 10/100 Ethernet with PoE. LEDs show 

communication activity, connection status, speeds, and 
mode information:

SPD (speed) - Green LED lights On when the 
connection speed is 100 Mbps and turns Off when the 
speed is 10 Mbps.
L/A (link/activity) - Orange LED lights On when the 
Ethernet cables are connected and terminated 
correctly, and blinks when receiving Ethernet data 
packets.

• ID/Reset pushbutton: Push to set the NetLinx ID 

(Device only) assignment for the device. Push and 
hold for at least 10 seconds to reset to factory default 
settings.

Pushbutton (Doorbell)

Speaker

OLED display 

Video Camera

Microphone

Dual Color LED Status Bar (Yellow / Red)

MET-ECOM-D Specifications (Cont.)

Rear Panel Components 
(Cont.):

• Status LED: Green LED provides an indication of both 

the system status and communication status with the 
target Master. 1 blink every 5 seconds indicates there 
is currently active communication between the 
Metreau unit and a target Master.

• 2 Multi-Purpose I/Os (5V): 2-channel binary I/O ports 

for contact closure with each input being capable of 
voltage sensing. Input format is software selectable 
with interactive power sensing for IR ports.

• 2 Low Voltage Relays (1A contact): 2-channel single-

pole single throw relay ports with each relay being 
independently controlled and supporting up to 2 
independent external relay devices.

Dimensions (HWD):

• 5.364” x 3.594” x 1.559”

(13.62 cm x 9.13 cm x 3.96 cm)

Weight:

0.90 lbs (0.408 kg)

Operating Environment:

32° - 104° F (0° - 40° C)

Mounting:

The MET-ECOM-D is installed in several ways:
• 4 screws for hard surface mounting
• 2 expansion clips for pressure mounting
• Using the optional Surface Mount Box

Colors Available:

• Black MET-ECOM-BK (FG2180-05-BK)
• White MET-ECOM-WH (FG2180-05-WH)
• Polished Brass MET-ECOM-PB (FG2180-05-PB)
• Antique Brass MET-ECOM-AB (FG2180-05-AB)
• Stainless Steel MET-ECOM-SS (FG2180-05-SS)
• Brushed Pewter MET-ECOM-BP (FG2180-05-BP)

Included Accessories:

• Installation Kit (FG039-12) - includes front mount 

flange, 4 installation screws (#4-40 x 3.12), 2 Phoenix 
connectors (female, 3.5mm) and a Ferrite clip.

Other AMX Equipment:

• PS-POE-AF Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) power supply 

(FG423-80) 

• NXA-ENET24 Managed Ethernet Switch 

(FG2178-60)

• NXA-ENET24PoE Managed Ethernet Switch, Power 

Over Ethernet (FG2178-61)

• Conduit Box Assembly ( FG039-12)
• SMB-MET-ECOMS-B/P Surface Mount Box - Black or 

Primed for painting (FG039-14-B/P)

Certifications:

• FCC Class B
• CE
• IEC60950
• RoHS

Metreau Entry Communicator (rear panel)

Camera Viewing 

Ethernet Connection

2 Multi-Purpose I/Os (5V)

2 Low Voltage Relays (1A Contact)

Mounting Slots

(2 on each side)

Mounting Clip

ID/Reset pushbutton

STATUS (green LED)

Angle Adjustment